Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Collects, prepares, and manages complex financial information, which provides management with recommendations and documentation used in planning and budgeting.

Job Description

• Collects, analyzes and maintains cost data to produce quarterly and annual financial reports used by management.
• Assists in development, preparation, review and evaluation of annual strategic planning project and budgeting process.
• Develops and prepares presentation of complex financial results to administration relative to clinical study revenue. Ensures accuracy and thoroughness of reports along with retaining them for future reference and development.
• Designs/implements database applications for billing and invoicing using variety of FIS/FOCUS/IDX related applications.
• Designs/implements computer programs and account approval practices used to extract financial data from account system.
• Prepares and reviews monthly sponsor billing for clinical research. Tracks revenue and outstanding invoices.
• Attends meetings, education programs, workshops and keeps abreast of current literature.
• Act as backup to process documents related to reimbursement of employee expenses, travel documents, purchase orders, blanket orders, invoice statements, and various types of documents handled through the office.  
• Examines financial data to project short and long-term outcomes for clinical research.
• Participates in the development, preparation, review, and evaluation of new processes related to external clinical study payments.
• Act as a resource for the department on transactional inquiries and financial/budgetary questions that require problem-solving and analytic capability.  
• Reviews financial performance, operations, and accounts receivable for clinical research. They also work on developing processes to support business activity.
• Reviews financial performance, operations, and accounts receivable for clinical research. They also work on developing processes to support business activity.
• Collaborates closely with the Billing team to generate reports and review balances, end dates, spending, etc. for all clinical research funds.
• May plan, develop, and prepare special financial reports for management. 

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, Bachelor's degree - Business

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Financial (3 Years), Business Management (3 Years)

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Developing Creative Solutions, Development of Action Plans, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Interactions, Oral Communications, Preparation of Financial Reports, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Spreadsheets, Written Communication

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.